NYT Dictionary

PIGGY

/ˈpɪɡi/
NounAdjectivePIG-gypig-gy · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A pig (the animal).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pig + -y (diminutive suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pigletshoatshotehoggishpiggishporcineswinishbarrowboargilt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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